“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” Martin Luther King Jr. Continue reading “Content of Character”
Author: chrismtwo
Every day I try to learn and experience new things. The infinite wonder of the universe provides endless opportunity for adventures. My favorite thing is to enjoy these adventures with friends, and to share my stories with others.
At the very core, all people are storytellers. Whether it is a full length motion picture or a chat over a cup of coffee, most of what makes up the human experience is the communication of ideas. For this reason, I am always looking for opportunities to write. I would like to share what I've seen with as many people as possible.
Compromise
The government shutdown is over, and the debt ceiling has been raised… at least for now. The government is now funded through January 15, and the debt ceiling will not be hit again until February 7. Without any large agreement, this debate will begin anew in about three months. Thus far, the Democrats and Republicans in D.C. have been unable to reach a true compromise. Continue reading “Compromise”
Colonizing Mars
Anyone who wants to “boldly go where no man has gone before,” please raise your hand. Mars One is currently taking applications for potential astronauts who want to go colonize Mars in 2023. Be warned; once you go to Mars, there will be no returning. It will be a one way trip. Continue reading “Colonizing Mars”
Cloning Alphas, Betas and Replacement Organs
Have you ever wanted a second you to go to work while you go fishing? Well, science is closer than ever to achieving just that. And don’t worry about the clone demanding equal rights and to go fishing with you. Through gene manipulation you can make the clone quite subservient, as illustrated in Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World. Are subhuman slaves not for you? How about a living organ bank? Through gene manipulation you can even remove its potential for consciousness, so you don’t have to feel bad when you need that new liver. Yes, cloning technology is a modern miracle with unlimited potential. Continue reading “Cloning Alphas, Betas and Replacement Organs”
Rise of China
There are 1.3 billion people in China. There must be something to a country that is so popular. The Chinese Economy is the second largest in the world, after the U.S., and the Chinese GDP in 2009 was growing by 8.7%. Compare that to the sluggish 2% GDP growth that the U.S. has seen over the past few years. China is growing so fast that they are projected to overtake the U.S. as the world’s largest economy by 2030, according to a U.S. National Intelligence Council report. Continue reading “Rise of China”
Cheating at the Game of Life
Not everyone follows the rules. Most people at least “bend” them from time to time. In some cases it is easy to see when someone breaks a clear set of rules. In most aspects of life, however, the rules are not so clear, and it becomes easy to justify cheating. Continue reading “Cheating at the Game of Life”
Catholicism: What does the future hold?
With the pope resigning for the first time in 600 years, things are definitely changing in the Catholic Church. Currently, 115 cardinals are gathered in the conclave to determine the next pope. The 1.2 billion Catholics worldwide, representing roughly the population of India, are anxiously awaiting the results. Who will be chosen as the next pope? What issues will he face? What decisions will he have to make? What is the future of the Catholic Church? Continue reading “Catholicism: What does the future hold?”
Can You Be Addicted to Pornography?
Compulsive use is probably a better word for it than addiction. What constitutes “too much” pornography is anyone’s guess: 25% of all search engine requests are pornography related, 35% of all downloads are pornographic, and “sex” is the number one searched term on the internet. In America, 40 million people are regular visitors to porn sites. Continue reading “Can You Be Addicted to Pornography?”
Campaign Finance Agued Before the Supreme Court
Today oral arguments in McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission were presented to the Supreme Court, which will further examine the constitutionality of campaign finance laws. The case involves an individual who is protesting aggregate caps to campaign contributions. Currently there are two forms of caps: Base limits and Aggregate limits. Base limits are set at a $2,600 cap per election on contributions to individual candidates for federal office. Aggregate limits are currently capped at 48,600 in a two-year election “cycle” for federal office and $74,600 to national political parties, state, and local political parties, and political action committees to total $123,200. Continue reading “Campaign Finance Agued Before the Supreme Court”
Burden of Proof
In the U.S., anyone charged with a crime is innocent until proven guilty. The burden of proof lies on the prosecution from the beginning. In criminal cases, the burden of proof is beyond a reasonable doubt. The key to this burden is reasonable. This does not mean any conceivable or merely possible doubt. This is a doubt that a reasonable person would have. Continue reading “Burden of Proof”
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